Send Money at Powledge Unit, TX

How to deposit funds, commissary, and payment options

Overview

Powledge Unit limits who can send money: only people listed on an inmate's Approved Visitation List or Inmate Telephone List can make deposits. This rule has been in place since September 1, 2020. Don't mail cash or personal checks to the Inmate Trust Fund—those aren't accepted and will be returned. Expect vendor fees: purchase transactions cost $3.75, and deposit fees run $2.50 plus 2.25% of the amount. Combined purchase+deposit transactions follow the same structure. If you use eCommDirect for online purchases, quarterly limits apply—$70 for Jan–Mar, Apr–Jun, and Jul–Sep, and $95 for Oct–Dec. Orders typically arrive within five business days after TDCJ receives the transaction details. Newly received inmates can't receive eCommDirect purchases until the next calendar quarter.

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Quick Facts

  • Only senders on an inmate's Approved Visitation List or Inmate Telephone List may deposit money to inmates at Powledge Unit.
  • Cash and personal checks sent to the Inmate Trust Fund are not accepted and will be returned to the sender.
  • Deposit fees are $2.50 plus 2.25% of the deposit; purchase transactions carry a $3.75 fee (combined fees apply as listed).
  • eCommDirect quarterly purchase limits are Jan–Mar $70, Apr–Jun $70, Jul–Sep $70, and Oct–Dec $95 (holiday quarter).
  • Newly received inmates are not eligible to receive eCommDirect purchases until the next calendar quarter.

Common Questions

Who is allowed to deposit money for an inmate at Powledge Unit, TX?

Only people on the inmate’s Approved Visitation List or the Inmate Telephone List can deposit money for someone at Powledge Unit. This restriction has been in effect since September 1, 2020, so confirm you’re on the approved lists before you try to send funds.

Can I mail cash or a personal check to the Powledge Unit Inmate Trust Fund?

No. Cash and personal checks sent to the Inmate Trust Fund are not accepted and will be returned to the sender. Use approved vendors and accepted payment types, and don’t send money directly to the unit address.

What fees apply when depositing money or buying commissary items for a Powledge Unit inmate?

Purchase transactions cost $3.75. Deposits run $2.50 plus 2.25% of the amount. Combined purchase+deposit transactions follow the same fee structure.

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